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Lactose Intolerant Treatment: Are you lactose intolerant?

The holidays are upon us and that means it’s egg nog season. You might not expect it, but I’m a fan, especially when it’s topped with freshly grated nutmeg and spiked with bourbon. Egg nog always seems like a great idea until the bloating sets … continue reading

Why coconut oil is better than vegetable oil

Fats are one of the most misunderstood topics in nutrition and my loyal newsletter subscribers may have noticed something about the recipes I post. I use coconut oil. A lot. I also use ghee or butter. I sometimes use olive oil. I never use vegetable … continue reading

5 Reasons To Eat Real Eggs From Pastured Chickens

Have you ever taken a bite of food so delicious that your heart almost skips a beat? I love those moments and, as a self-professed foodie, I seek that feeling on a regular basis. This weekend, while visiting Vermont for a friend’s wedding, I … continue reading

3 Steps to Stop Food Cravings

Has anyone else permanently sworn off Pringles? If you don’t know what I’m talking about, be sure to read last week’s post on food addictions and watch the videos with Brad Pitt. I’m tackling how to stop food cravings today and it’ll make more sense … continue reading

Addicted to food?

You can’t stop. You say to yourself “Oh, just one more.” Maybe you put away the package and try to distract yourself, but something pulls you back. You wish you have never opened the package… or never even bought it. It’s all your fault! Pretty … continue reading

5 Reasons to Ditch Low-Fat Salad Dressing

There are a lot of “rules” tossed around about healthy eating and I find myself disagreeing with most of them. Many of these “rules” are fabricated from half-truths or extrapolated from outdated nutrition dogma. In my world, you’re often better off just listening to what … continue reading

Roasted Curried Cauliflower

Last week, after I shared my tips for eating more vegetables with less prep time, I had a bunch of emails flood my inbox asking for vegetable recipes. I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again: If you don’t know how to make vegetables … continue reading

How I Eat Enough Vegetables – 3 Easy Steps

Ever shop around at the farmer’s market with great intentions, filling your basket with loads of colorful veggies with grand plans for dinners and then forget about them? I’m just proud that I made it to the farmer’s market most weeks. Here’s me after biking … continue reading

9 Tips for Healthier BBQ’d Meat

With 4th of July around the corner, you’re probably planning on a delicious feast of BBQ’d delights. But, the food police may have told you that eating grilled meat gives you cancer. Party poopers. There’s some truth to this, but like anything else ridiculously delicious … continue reading

Is Juice Healthy?

I recently had the pleasure of teaching a workshop at HALE Pilates Method, a gorgeous classical Pilates studio in Redondo Beach, CA. If you’ve been following my blog, you know the main topic was a loaded one: Detox. Many people follow juice cleanses in an … continue reading

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